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How to Fix Stuck Pixels on Your OLED TV for Free

Stuck pixels can ruin an otherwise perfect OLED display, but a free app might solve the problem without a trip to the service center. Here's what causes stuck pixels and how to fix them at home.

Manaal Khan·3 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Samsung One UI 9 Requires PIN to Power Off Your Phone

Samsung's One UI 9 beta introduces a security feature that requires PIN verification before powering off or restarting Galaxy phones. The change also triggers automatic Lockdown Mode when users exit the power menu, making stolen devices significantly harder to disable.

Huma Shazia·3 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

MacBook Neo Ships 1.1 Million Units in First Three Weeks

Apple's $599 budget laptop outsold both the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro during its March launch window. IDC reports the Neo's aggressive pricing and rising Windows laptop costs are driving first-time Mac buyers in record numbers.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·7 min

Excel Dynamic Arrays: One Formula, Thousands of Results

Microsoft's dynamic array functions let a single Excel formula return multiple values that automatically expand as your data grows. This guide covers the core functions, common errors, and practical use cases that replace manual workflows with self-updating systems.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

6 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Shows Arriving in June 2026

June 2026 brings a packed slate of fantasy and sci-fi releases across streaming platforms. House of the Dragon returns for Season 3, Interview With The Vampire rebrands as The Vampire Lestat, and The Legend of Vox Machina kicks off its fourth season.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

How to Bypass CGNAT for Remote Access Using RustDesk

Your ISP's Carrier-Grade NAT blocks traditional port forwarding, making remote access to home servers impossible. A cheap VPS running RustDesk's relay server offers a practical workaround that costs less than a static IP subscription.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

3 Open-Source Android Apps Worth Paying For (But Free)

A look at three open-source Android apps that deliver premium-quality features without charging a dime. From a keyboard built for terminal power users to system-level utilities that rival root access, these tools prove that free software can outclass paid alternatives.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

Claude vs Gamma vs Canva: Which AI Tool Builds Better Portfolios?

A hands-on test of three AI design tools reveals distinct strengths. Claude excels at iterative collaboration and gives you raw HTML you actually own. Gamma and Canva deliver polished visuals faster but lock you into their platforms.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

6 Excel Visualizations You Can Build in Under 10 Minutes

Excel tables filled with raw numbers are hard to scan. These six visualization techniques, from column charts to sparklines, help you spot trends and present data clearly without advanced design skills.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

5 Claude Pro Features Most Subscribers Never Use

You're paying $20 a month for Claude Pro, but odds are you're using it the same way you used the free tier. From Claude Code to Projects, here are the capabilities hiding in plain sight.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

5 Network Mistakes That Are Killing Your Internet Speed

Your ISP isn't always to blame for slow internet. Five common home network mistakes, from router placement to outdated cables, could be throttling your connection before data even leaves your house.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

5 Netflix Shows to Watch in June 2026

Netflix's June lineup includes a Michael Jackson trial documentary, the return of Sweet Magnolias, and Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2. Here's what's worth your time this month.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Open Notebook Lets You Self-Host a NotebookLM Alternative

A solo developer's open-source project called Open Notebook replicates NotebookLM's core features while letting you choose your own AI models and keep data offline. For anyone frustrated by Google's locked-down approach, this might be the escape hatch you've been waiting for.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

4 Paramount+ Movies to Watch This Week (June 1-7)

Paramount+ added 92 new titles on June 1, but four stand out: John Candy's Uncle Buck, Kevin Smith's debut Clerks, the Harrison Ford thriller Witness, and the animated Charlotte's Web. Here's why each one is worth your time.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

How to Watch Local News Free After Cutting Cable

With 80.7 million U.S. households now cord-free, the question of local news access keeps coming up. A tech journalist who cut cable two years ago shares the exact tools and methods that work in 2026, from modern antennas to free streaming apps.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

WWDC 2026 Preview: AI Siri Finally Arrives After Two-Year Delay

Apple's annual developer conference kicks off June 8 with the long-promised AI-powered Siri as the headline feature. After missing its 2024 debut, the upgraded assistant will reportedly understand screen context, take actions across apps, and get its own standalone chatbot app.

Huma Shazia·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

10 Microsoft Copilot Tricks That Save Time and Protect Privacy

Microsoft Copilot ships with useful features that most users never discover. From keyboard shortcuts to Gmail integration to privacy controls, these tricks turn the default Windows AI assistant into something actually practical.

Manaal Khan·2 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Track Aircraft Over Oceans Using Free Browser-Based Radio

While Flightradar24 and FlightAware dominate casual flight tracking, hobbyists can tap into HFDL radio signals to monitor aircraft in remote oceanic regions. Using free KiwiSDR receivers in a browser, anyone can decode the same shortwave data links that planes use to communicate coordinates across thousands of miles.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

3 Lightweight Code Editors That Make VS Code Feel Bloated

VS Code dominates developer workflows, but its Electron foundation comes with a heavy resource tax. A tech journalist spent serious time with three leaner alternatives and found compelling reasons to switch.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Nvidia RTX Spark Powers Microsoft's MacBook Pro Challenger

Nvidia has unveiled the RTX Spark, its first mainstream laptop CPU combining a 20-core ARM-based Grace processor with a Blackwell RTX GPU. Microsoft's Surface Laptop Ultra will be the first device to ship with the chip, positioning it as a direct competitor to Apple's high-end MacBook Pro lineup.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

Windows 11 Gets Haptic Feedback, But 85% of Users Can't Feel It

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update introduces Haptic Signals, providing tactile feedback for actions like window snapping and object alignment. The feature mirrors what Apple has offered since 2015, but there's a catch: only about 15% of Windows laptops have the required haptic trackpads.

Manaal Khan·1 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·6 min

Why Claude's $20 Pro Plan Beats $200 Max for Most Users

A tech journalist reveals how strategic token management lets him never hit Claude's weekly limits on the cheapest paid tier. The key insight: most users burn tokens through inefficiency, not volume.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·5 min

6 Microsoft Excel Features That Feel Like Cheating

Excel hides shortcuts that can cut hours of formatting and data entry down to seconds. From Flash Fill's pattern detection to the F4 key's action repeater, these beginner-friendly features eliminate tedious spreadsheet work so effectively they almost feel unfair.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026

Hacks & Workarounds·4 min

Dell XPS 13 Hits 2.2 lbs, 12.7mm Thin at $699

Dell's new XPS 13 DX13260 is the thinnest and lightest in the lineup, measuring 12.7mm and weighing 2.2 lbs. With a $699 starting price and 17-hour battery life, Dell is taking direct aim at the MacBook Air market.

Huma Shazia·1 Jun 2026